Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams)
- Distillery
- Girvan
- Region
- Lowland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Grain
- ABV
- 54.5%
- Age
- 30 years
- Price
- £180
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Old Wood, Malt Extract, Toasted
- Description
- Girvan's 30-year-old grain whisky, distilled in 1989 and matured in an ex-bourbon hogshead, was independently bottled by GreatDrams as part of its Rare Cask Series, limited to 96 bottles. Three decades in cask mellows grain spirit into honeyed, slightly oaky character with subtle vanilla and oak spice notes. The extended maturation develops depth unusual for grain whisky, softening its typically lighter profile. This is a collector's piece for those exploring aged grain expressions and the effects of long-term maturation.
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ABV
54.5%
Age
30 yr
Style
Grain
✦ Neatly Summary
Girvan 30 Year Old 1989 - Rare Cask Series (GreatDrams) is a 30-year-old grain from Girvan (Lowland, Scotland), bottled at 54.5% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, old wood, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Girvan's 30-year-old grain whisky, distilled in 1989 and matured in an ex-bourbon hogshead, was independently bottled by GreatDrams as part of its Rare Cask Series, limited to 96 bottles. Three decades in cask mellows grain spirit into honeyed, slightly oaky character with subtle vanilla and oak spice notes. The extended maturation develops depth unusual for grain whisky, softening its typically lighter profile. This is a collector's piece for those exploring aged grain expressions and the effects of long-term maturation.
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